Standalone Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Standalone books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Heartstone
Buy on Amazon1978
The Last Innocent Man
Buy on Amazon1988
Gone, But Not Forgotten
Buy on Amazon1993
After Dark
Buy on Amazon1995
The Burning Man
Buy on Amazon1996
The Undertaker's Widow
Buy on Amazon1998
Sleeping Beauty
Buy on Amazon2004
Lost Lake
Buy on Amazon2005
Worthy Brown's Daughter
Buy on Amazon2014
Woman with a Gun
Buy on Amazon2014
An Insignificant Case
Buy on Amazon2024
False Witness
Buy on Amazon2025
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Heartstone (1978), 2. The Last Innocent Man (1988), 3. Gone, But Not Forgotten (1993), 4. After Dark (1995), 5. The Burning Man (1996), and 7 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Phillip Margolin contains 12 books. The series began in 1978 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Phillip Margolin. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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